Lauren Oates uses a person-centered approach to help people find practical ways forward.
01About Lauren
Lauren Oates uses a person-centered approach to help people find practical ways forward. She is Lauren Oates, LPCC, and she draws on clients' strengths to address stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, parenting concerns, and life transitions. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and aim to make small, meaningful changes over time.
Lauren blends talk-based techniques with structured work when helpful. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going and to try new ways of thinking and behaving.
Background and approach
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when relationship and intimacy concerns are central, and mindfulness skills are used to manage strong emotions and tension. Her background includes about five years working in community mental health in Kentucky. That experience shaped a practical, down-to-earth style.
She often helps people who struggle with sleep, eating, anger, attention issues, and low self-esteem, as well as those coping with trauma, family problems, or identity questions related to gender and LGBT concerns. Therapy can include short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns. Lauren aims to tailor sessions to each person's goals and pace.
She uses tools from motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to clarify goals and build steps that feel doable. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 246357 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1073077442 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lauren lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Lauren names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Lauren names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Lauren’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and values. Sessions follow the person's lead and build on their strengths to address problems like low self-esteem, family conflict, or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep difficulties going and offers clear exercises and experiments to try different responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try a few methods, and adjust as needed. That means sessions stay practical and tailored to the person’s pace and preferences rather than forcing a single style.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let the therapist and client work face-to-face when needed. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, scheduling, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting, and other commitments, while still using approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused work to make progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Lauren commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, and life transitions, among other areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Lauren uses a person-centered style that centers the client's goals, combined with practical techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused work.
What experience does she bring?
She has about five years of experience working in community mental health settings in Kentucky, supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Lauren holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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